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Join educators from across the country to learn about the new administration and new leadership in Congress and hear from education policy experts about the education policy issues to be addressed in 2018. ASCD's Leadership Institute for Legislative Advocacy (LILA) provides a unique venue to network with educators from around the nation who share an interest in education policy and advocacy.

Leadership Institute for Legislative Advocacy (LILA)

January 21–23, 2018 | Washington, DC

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Check back in fall 2018 for more information about the 2019 Leadership Institute for Legislative Advocacy.

LILA 2018 Keynote Presenter Tim Shriver

Join Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics and the cofounder and cochair of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), for his keynote address on Sunday, January 21, where he will share his insights about the importance of social-emotional learning and more. Learn more

Be an Advocate for Education

Interactive skill-building sessions that will help you translate your firsthand experiences as an educator into compelling examples and stories that influence decision making.

Capitol Hill visits with your federal lawmakers where you can immediately put your advocacy training and skills into practice and discuss education policies and issues that affect your work. Better yet, ASCD staff will support you every step along the way so that you can make the most of your meetings with your representatives.

2018 ASCD Legislative Agenda

Developed by ASCD members, the agenda outlines ASCD's public policy priorities.